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Johannesburg

City of Light

Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa's largest city and the region's economic hub.

Step out of Johannesburg to go to Sandton and see Montecasino, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Pack the 8th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Gold Reef City. Spend the 7th (Tue) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, make a trip to Constitution Hill, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of Africa.

Maputo, Mozambique to Johannesburg is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Maputo in November, Johannesburg is a bit cooler at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Hoedspruit.

Traveling by flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Hoedspruit when traveling from Johannesburg in November, with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Nelspruit.

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Nelspruit

Gateway to the Lowveld

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

Traveling by car from Hoedspruit to Nelspruit takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. Traveling from Hoedspruit in November, expect nights in Nelspruit to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Cape Town.

You can fly from Nelspruit to Cape Town in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. In November, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.